Kishanganj, June 29 : An orange alert has been issued for 26 districts in Bihar, including Kishanganj, warning of rain on Saturday. Kishanganj, Buxar, Rohtas, and Arrah are experiencing rainfall. Many other cities are also witnessing cloudy skies. The water levels of several rivers, including the Ganges, have risen.
The Meteorological Department has also issued a warning for strong winds and lightning in several districts today. In Madhubani, the water level of the Bhutahi Balan River suddenly rose due to rain, causing a girder of a four-pillar bridge under construction to collapse. It is reported that the concrete had been poured just two days ago. Meanwhile, in the Amdabad block of Katihar, erosion is occurring due to fluctuating water levels of the Mahananda River. Additionally, the water level of the Ganges River in Patna has started to rise.
The water levels of the Parman River in Araria and the Mahananda River in Purnia have risen above the danger mark. The monsoon entered the state through Kishanganj and Purnia on June 20 but weakened afterward. However, it became active again from June 24. So far, good monsoon rains have not been observed in 20 districts of the state, but there is a possibility of good rainfall in these districts by Sunday.
Good rainfall is expected in Buxar, Arrah, Arwal, Jehanabad, Nalanda, Sheikhpura, Lakhisarai, Munger, Banka, Jamui, Nawada, Gaya, Aurangabad, Rohtas, Kaimur, Begusarai, Saharsa, Khagaria, Samastipur, and Siwan. In Araria, the water level of the Parman River is 22 cm above the danger mark, with a forecast for an additional 18 cm rise by Friday night. Similarly, the water level of the Mahananda River at Dhangarghat in Purnia is 64 cm above the danger mark, while in Jhawa, Katihar, it is 11 cm below the danger mark.
After the rain, the water levels of the Ganges and other rivers have started to rise. At Gandhi Ghat in Patna, the water level of the Ganges increased by 44 cm in the last 24 hours. On Thursday, the water level was recorded at 42.27 meters, which rose to 42.71 meters by Friday. However, this is still 5.89 meters below the danger mark, which is 48.60 meters at Gandhi Ghat. East Champaran recorded the highest rainfall in Bihar over the past 24 hours, with 56.3 mm. According to the Meteorological Center, rainfall in Bihar has decreased by 59% so far. By June 28, Bihar was expected to receive 140.4 mm of rainfall, but only 57.3 mm has been recorded.
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